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• Economic History
• Financial History
• Migration Studies
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Donatella Strangio serves as Professor of Economic History and Director of the Department of Methods and Models for the Economy, Territory and Finance (Memotef) at Sapienza University of Rome. She also holds the position of Deputy Rector for Chile and Brazil in the Latin America and Caribbean region. Her academic leadership extends to directing international research projects including the European Project PNRR Changes 5 and the Jean Monnet Project EUMCHA. Her research spans economic development and underdevelopment, financial history, tourism economics, international migration patterns, and colonial-decolonization processes. She examines these topics through historical lenses, particularly focusing on pre-industrial economic systems, 20th century European history, famines, food policies, and institutional evolution. Her work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy challenges. Professor Strangio's recent publications demonstrate strong thematic coherence across economic history, with particular emphasis on resilience mechanisms during crises, migration as knowledge transmission, and tourism's economic dimensions. Her scholarship shows consistent engagement with both Italian and global contexts, especially regarding Mediterranean and Latin American connections. She actively mentors through multiple master's programs including the Master in Migration and Development and the Master in Tourism Economics and Management. Her leadership in the Civis short-term courses on Crisis Sustainability and Cultural Heritage Enhancement demonstrates commitment to innovative teaching approaches. Professor Strangio directs significant research initiatives including the Spoke9 of PNRR Cultural Heritage and coordinates the Scientific Guarantee Committee for the 'Repertory of Italian banks from 1861 to today.' Her international collaborations span Columbia University, Universidad de Quilmes, University of Adelaide, London School of Economics, and numerous Latin American institutions.

• Media Economics
• Artificial Intelligence in Communication
• Film and Audiovisual Studies
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Dr. Mei Nan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Tongji University's School of Art and Media. With a career spanning since 2004, she previously held positions at Chang'an University before joining Tongji in 2017. Her academic credentials include a Master's from Shaanxi Normal University, postgraduate studies at Communication University of China, and ongoing doctoral research at Xi'an Jiaotong University's School of Economics and Finance. Research Expertise Her research bridges media economics, AI-driven communication paradigms, and film studies, with specific focus areas including: Media economics and corporate governance interactions Artificial intelligence's impact on communication theory Film/audiovisual language analysis Media culture evolution Marketing models in digital ecosystems Teaching Portfolio Dr. Nan teaches both undergraduate courses ( Audiovisual Language, Chinese/Foreign Film History, Media Culture, Chinese Film Appreciation ) and graduate seminars ( Intelligent Communication Theory and Practice ). Her pedagogical approach integrates contemporary media developments with theoretical foundations. Awards and Grants Tongji University Hongda Award (2021) Tongji Cup General Education Course Paper Competition Teaching Teacher Excellent Organization Award (2021) Principal Investigator: Shanghai Philosophy and Social Science Planning Project (2018BGL025) studying media impact on corporate recovery

Zhe ZhangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Business Analytics
• Fairness and Bias in Algorithms
• Sharing Economy
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Zhe Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Innovation, Technology, and Operations at the Rady School of Management, University of California San Diego (UCSD). He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Management from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College and dual bachelor's degrees in Economics and Statistics from Stanford University. His research focuses on the societal and spillover impacts of information technology, including fairness in algorithmic decision-making, sharing economy dynamics, and digital transformation effects. Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University (Heinz College) B.S. in Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Stanford University B.A. in Economics (with honors), Stanford University His work spans disciplines like machine learning, applied microeconomics, and operations management. Current research includes analyzing cashierless retail technology's operational and behavioral impacts, algorithmic bias mitigation strategies, and the economic implications of Amazon Prime adoption. Key findings highlight how digital innovations reshape consumer demand, manufacturer strategies, and algorithmic fairness outcomes. Recent publications address: Bias amplification through data imputation in healthcare Strategic overfitting in data science contests Sharing economy's effect on durable goods markets He has presented at top conferences in information systems (CIST, WISE), economics (NBER), and computer science (KDD, FAccT). Awards include runner-up for the ACM SIGMIS Doctoral Dissertation Award (2019) and a POMS 2017 Supply Chain Management best paper finalist. Prior to his current role, Zhang worked as a part-time Data Creative staff member at DataKind (NYC) and was a 2016 fellow at the Data Science for Social Good Summer Fellowship (Chicago). He has also contributed to fairness methods in AI at Facebook and nonprofit research at NRDC and Union of Concerned Scientists.

• Climate change security
• Conflict studies
• Environmental change and conflict
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Halvard Buhaug is a Professor II in Political Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a Researcher I at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). His work focuses on the security implications of climate change, including food security, economic shocks, forced migration, and natural disasters. Affiliations: NTNU (Political Science), PRIO (Researcher I) Research Areas: Climate-conflict nexus, environmental security, migration dynamics, peace research Expertise: Quantitative conflict analysis, climate risk modeling, policy-relevant research Buhaug's recent publications analyze climate-induced displacement, conflict risk projections, and the limitations of climate migration models. His interdisciplinary work bridges climate science, political geography, and security studies. Methodologically, Buhaug employs statistical modeling, geospatial analysis, and comparative case studies. He contributes to policy debates through accessible publications in outlets like The Conversation and Political Violence @ A Glance .

• Innovation and governance
• Environmental planning and eco-city development
• Urban financialisation
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Professor Fangzhu Zhang is a leading academic in China planning at The Bartlett School of Planning, University College London (UCL). With a PhD from the University of Southampton and prior roles at Southampton and Cardiff University, she has been at UCL since 2011, progressing from Lecturer to Professor since 2023. Education: BSc (Nanjing University, 1991), MPhil (University of Hong Kong, 1998), PhD (University of Southampton, 2007) Her research focuses on urban governance , financialization , and environmental planning in China. Recent work explores post-pandemic statecraft, eco-city development, and land assetization in municipal finance. She leads the ERC Advanced Grant project "Rethinking China’s Urban Governance" (2020–2026) and contributes to journals like Urban Studies and Land Use Policy . The 15 most recent publications span topics such as: State entrepreneurialism in megaprojects Financial intermediation in local government bonds Land assetization and urban debt risks Post-pandemic governance transitions Participatory micro-regeneration models She has supervised 20 PhD students (10 completed, 10 ongoing) and serves as founding Editor-in-Chief of the journal Transactions in Planning and Urban Research (TPUR). Her teaching integrates equality, diversity, and inclusion, with leadership roles in UCL's dissertation curriculum.

Peter LongView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Remote Sensing
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Peter Long is a Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Conservation at the University of Oxford Brookes, School of Biological and Medical Sciences . His research integrates satellite remote sensing, environmental modeling, and biodiversity assessment to address ecological and conservation challenges at landscape and global scales. Key research themes include: Developing algorithms for satellite data analysis Quantifying biodiversity and ecosystem services Building web-based ecological assessment tools Studying climate-agriculture interactions Assessing deforestation drivers in Madagascar Recent publications (2023–2025) focus on regenerative agriculture carbon impacts , Madagascar deforestation policy , and climate-induced habitat changes . He specializes in GIS, high-performance computing, and stakeholder engagement for environmental monitoring. Collaborations span Guatemala , Madagascar , and Europe , with tools like LEFT (web-based ecological value estimator) and BioTIME 2.0 (biodiversity time series database).

Jordan TaylorView profile

Professor

• Motor Control
• Neuroscience
• Computational Motor Learning
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Professor Jordan Taylor is affiliated with Princeton University as a faculty member in the Department of Biomedical Engineering within the School of Engineering and Applied Science. His research focuses on unraveling computational processes in motor control and learning, with particular emphasis on interactions between explicit cognitive strategies and implicit motor adaptation during skill acquisition. Taylor leads the Intelligent Performance and Adaptation Laboratory , aiming to develop optimal training protocols for motor rehabilitation post-stroke or disease. Research Interests : Taylor investigates how humans learn motor skills through dual mechanisms of declarative strategy formation and implicit neural adaptation. His work explores the neural systems underlying these processes and their functional consequences, especially in pathological conditions like cerebellar degeneration. Current studies examine working memory constraints, reward modulation of implicit adaptation, and plan-based generalization of motor learning. Publication Trends : Recent articles analyze dual mechanisms in sensorimotor learning, reward-driven adaptation, and contextual influences on motor memory. His computational neuroscience approach combines behavioral experiments, neural imaging, and theoretical modeling to study cognitive-motor interactions across various tasks.

• Skin Immunology
• T cells
• CD1a
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Professor Graham Ogg is a leading academic at the University of Oxford, where he serves as Professor of Dermatology and leads the Skin Immunology Group. His research focuses on cutaneous immunity, particularly the role of CD1a-restricted T cells in inflammatory skin diseases. He is affiliated with the MRC Human Immunology Unit and MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, driving translational research on lipid antigen presentation and skin immune responses. Professor Ogg's investigations center on molecular mechanisms of skin inflammation, with emphasis on CD1a-mediated T cell activation and its implications for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and vaccine development. His work bridges fundamental immunology with clinical applications, exploring how lipid metabolism influences immune pathways in barrier tissues. Research themes include: CD1a-lipid interactions in cutaneous inflammation Therapeutic modulation of skin-specific T cell responses Translational models for dermatological drug delivery Immune mechanisms in allergic skin disorders Analysis of his recent publications (2024-2025) reveals dominant research streams: 1) Clinical dermatology focusing on systemic therapies for atopic eczema, 2) Immunological studies of dengue pathogenesis and metabolic interactions, 3) COVID-19 sequelae and immunity dynamics, and 4) Fundamental T cell biology in autoimmune/inflammatory contexts. This corpus demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of dermatology, virology, and immunometabolism. His scientific recognition includes: Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) Professor Ogg directs the Skin Immunology Group at the MRC Weatherall Institute, coordinating translational projects that investigate cutaneous immune circuits. The team employs single-cell analysis, spatial transcriptomics, and immunological profiling to dissect skin-specific immune responses, with ongoing work exploring CD1a-targeted therapeutic strategies.

Ben K. GrunwaldView profile

Professor

• criminal law
• criminal procedure
• constitutional law
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Ben K. Grunwald serves as Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 2017 after completing a Bigelow Fellowship at the University of Chicago Law School. His scholarly work bridges legal theory and empirical analysis to address critical issues in criminal justice systems. JD, PhD in Criminology, AM in Statistics, and BA from the University of Pennsylvania Clerked for the Honorable Thomas Ambro on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School (2016-2017) Professor Grunwald's research program centers on evidence-based criminal justice reform, with particular emphasis on prosecutorial power dynamics, sentencing fairness, juvenile justice boundaries, and police accountability mechanisms. His methodological approach integrates advanced statistical techniques with legal scholarship to produce actionable insights for policymakers. Current projects examine racial bias in criminal records, optimal decarceration strategies, and the labor market consequences of police discipline. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on translating empirical findings into practical legal reforms, particularly in law enforcement practices and juvenile justice systems. Through interdisciplinary collaborations with criminologists and statisticians, his work challenges conventional wisdom using rigorous data analysis while maintaining strong connections to constitutional principles and procedural justice. Professor Grunwald teaches foundational courses including Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure: Investigation, along with specialized seminars in Criminology and Criminal Procedure that emphasize empirical methodologies. His curriculum development reflects his commitment to training future lawyers in evidence-based legal practice and policy analysis.

• Urban History
• Spatial Cultures
• Architectural Heritage
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Sam Griffiths is an Associate Professor in Spatial Cultures at University College London's Bartlett School of Architecture, where he has been a key member of the Space Syntax Laboratory since 2002. He holds a PhD from UCL (2008), preceded by studies in History at Sheffield (1994), International Relations at LSE (1996) with ESRC scholarship, and postgraduate work at Oxford (1997-8). His academic progression includes Research Fellow (2006), Teaching Fellow (2008), Lecturer (2009), and Associate Professor (2018). Dr. Griffiths' research focuses on the intersection of space syntax methodology and urban social history, particularly examining how spatial configurations shaped nineteenth and twentieth-century urban life. His scholarly interests include the socio-economic organization of industrial cities, processional culture, high street development as social spaces, spatial morphology as everyday heritage, and Bakhtin's chronotope of encounter. He has published extensively on these topics, with recent work exploring spatial heritage in post-socialist Tirana, high street longevity, and the spatial dimensions of literary narratives. His publications reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory examining spatial configurations across historical periods and geographical contexts, with increasing attention to interdisciplinary applications of space syntax methods. Recent works demonstrate sophisticated integration of spatial analysis with cultural, historical, and social dimensions of urban environments. ESRC scholarship for International Relations studies EPSRC-sponsored PhD research EPSRC Inclusions award (2012) for ethnographic research on suburban walking tours As an educator, Griffiths leads core modules on the MSc Space Syntax: Architecture and Cities programme, including Investigations in Spatial Morphology and Spatial Cultures. He previously served as Course Director (2009-2014) and edited Urban Design International (2011-2013). Currently, he serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Urban Morphology and continues to supervise doctoral students researching urban spatial cultures and spatial-morphological heritage.

• Construction Automation
• Workforce Management
• Digital Technologies in Construction
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Dr. Alireza Ahmadian Fard Fini is an Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney within the Faculty of Design and Society. With over 23 years of experience in the construction industry, his work bridges professional practice, teaching, and research, focusing on construction automation and workforce management . His research aims to enhance construction productivity through digital technologies and personalized workforce solutions. Education: PhD, University of New South Wales, Australia MEng, University of Calgary, Canada MSc, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran BSc, Shiraz University, Iran Dr. Fini’s research spans construction automation (off-site processes, digital integration) and workforce management (skill development, safety). His recent publications highlight deep learning applications for progress monitoring, drone technology in material handling, and sustainable practices in timber construction. Collaborative projects with industry partners emphasize data analytics and cloud-based deployment for practical outcomes. Scientific grants include the CRC-P Industrialization of Nail-Laminated Timber , Beverly Homes’ Industrialization of Dowel Laminated Timber , and Edwards Scholarship for prefabricated timber systems . His teaching portfolio includes Design Team Management , Site Establishment , and Time Management at UTS. Future work will focus on standardizing timber panel stability , expanding UAV applications , and aligning mental health research with policy frameworks.

Bryan S. GrahamView profile

Professor

• Econometrics
• Social Networks
• Inequality Measurement
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Bryan S. Graham is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has held faculty positions since 2005, progressing from Assistant Professor to his current full Professor rank in 2017. His research focuses on the econometrics of social interactions and networks, with particular expertise in measuring the effects of stratification on inequality. He is an active member of the Inequality: Measurement, Interpretation, and Policy (MIP) Network and contributes significantly to the field of network econometrics. Professor Graham's educational background reflects exceptional academic achievement: B.A. in Quantitative Economics from Tufts University (1997), Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa M.Phil. in Economics from Oxford University (2000) as a Rhodes Scholar Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University (2005) His research program bridges theoretical econometric advances with practical applications to economic policy questions. Graham has pioneered methods for analyzing network data, identifying social interactions, and measuring segregation effects. His work appears in top journals including Econometrica, Review of Economic Studies, and Journal of Econometrics. He has authored the influential Handbook of Social Economics chapter on network econometrics and co-edited the comprehensive volume 'The Econometric Analysis of Network Data' (2020). Professor Graham's publications reveal a consistent focus on developing methodological tools for analyzing social networks and peer effects, with increasing sophistication in handling complex network structures and addressing identification challenges. His recent work has expanded into practical applications in education policy and spatial inequality while maintaining theoretical rigor in econometric methodology. His scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards including election as Fellow of the International Association of Applied Econometrics (2023) and multiple competitive National Science Foundation grants totaling over $1 million. Early career recognition included the Rhodes Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship, and National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship. As an educator, Graham teaches undergraduate and graduate econometrics courses at UC Berkeley and has developed specialized short courses internationally on econometric methods for social spillovers and network data. He has served on numerous editorial boards including as Co-Editor of the Review of Economics and Statistics (2014-2019) and has organized major conferences including the Berkeley-Stanford Econometrics Jamborees. Beyond academia, he maintains active research affiliations with the National Bureau of Economic Research, Center for Evaluation and Development at the University of Mannheim, and the Human Capital and Economic Opportunity Working Group at INET.

Michael B. DwyerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Political Ecology
• Development Studies
• Land and Forest Governance
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Michael B. Dwyer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School. His work bridges political ecology, development studies, and environmental governance, with a regional focus on Southeast Asia. Education: Ph.D. in Energy and Resources (University of California, Berkeley, 2011) Research: Examines land concessions, geopolitics, and socio-environmental dynamics in Laos and Cambodia Key Themes: Infrastructure development, REDD+ policies, industrial forestry, and transnational investment Dwyer's recent publications analyze the long-term impacts of large-scale land deals in the Mekong region, emphasizing conflicts between conservation, development, and local communities. His work combines historical and contemporary geopolitical frameworks. He teaches courses on Environment and Society (G208), Geography of International Development (G391), and Development Geography (G417/517), integrating fieldwork and policy analysis.

Anna MichálkováView profile

Associate Professor

• Regional Tourism
• Destination Management
• Tourism Economics
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Anna Michálková is an Associate Professor at the Department of Tourism, Faculty of Commerce, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. Her expertise spans regional tourism, destination management, and tourism economics, with a focus on sustainable development and innovation. Education: Study stays at University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), University of Economics in Vienna (Austria), and University Lüneburg (Germany). Her research investigates institutional frameworks for destination management, tourism cluster dynamics, and economic impacts of tourism, particularly in crisis periods. She emphasizes stakeholder cooperation, societal value metrics, and sustainable growth strategies. Key trends in her publications include regional policy integration, gazelle enterprises in tourism, and cross-border collaboration. She has led projects like KEGA 034EU-4/2020 on innovative teaching methods and VEGA grants on competitiveness and innovation. Anna supervises bachelor and master programs in tourism management, teaches case studies in German, and collaborates with institutions across Europe. Her work bridges academia and practice through projects with local governments and tourism organizations.

Sara Dubowsky AdarView profile

Professor

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Air Pollution Health Effects
• Noise Exposure
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Sara Dubowsky Adar is a Professor of Epidemiology and Global Public Health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Her research integrates epidemiology, environmental health, exposure science, and biostatistics to investigate environmental hazards' impacts on human health, with primary focus on air pollution and noise effects on healthy aging. Her educational background includes: ScD in Environmental Epidemiology from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2005) MHS in Environmental Health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (1998) BS in Environmental Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1996) Dr. Adar's research centers on environmental risk factors for aging, particularly examining how living environments influence healthy aging trajectories through cross-disciplinary collaborations with environmental epidemiologists, climatologists, exposure scientists, economists, and demographers. Her work spans air pollution, noise exposure, cardiovascular disease, and intervention strategies to improve health outcomes. Her extensive publication record reveals strong thematic patterns across environmental exposures and neurological/cognitive outcomes, with increasing focus on source-specific particulate matter, dementia pathways, and intervention effectiveness in recent years. The research demonstrates methodological sophistication through large cohort studies, randomized trials, and harmonized international assessments. Professional recognition includes: Sandra A. Daugherty Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Epidemiology (American Heart Association) Excellence in Teaching Award (University of Michigan School of Public Health) Dr. Adar serves as Associate Editor at Environmental Health Perspectives and previously held leadership roles including Secretary/Treasurer of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology. Her research group actively develops evidence-based interventions to reduce environmental health hazards while maintaining strong educational commitments to trainees. The Adar Research Group operates within the Department of Epidemiology at Michigan Public Health, focusing on interdisciplinary environmental health research with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations including children, older adults, and communities in low-resource settings globally.